Singapore's disgraced former transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case
S. Iswaran who was a cabinet member for 13 years, was sentenced to prison for obstructing justice and accepting over $300,000 in gifts.
Thu Oct 03 2024
EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics
Srettha Thavisin faces dismissal after senators claimed he violated the constitution by appointing a former lawyer who was once jailed.
Wed Aug 14 2024
More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say
Many have been swiftly jailed, with some receiving long sentences
Wed Aug 14 2024
Morocco releases jailed journalists, pardons 2,476 convicts
The Moroccan constitution gives the right to the king to pardon or commute sentences, a decision usually taken on national days.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Child abduction: "Pisang goreng" seller jailed 24 months, fined RM2,000
Based on the facts of the case, the man absconded with the two girls who were playing in front of their houses in a car.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Trump says if he is jailed that could be 'breaking point' for Americans
Donaled Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11, four days before Republicans gather to formally choose their presidential nominee.
Mon Jun 03 2024
ANALYSIS - Jail time for contempt could spell political trouble for Trump
Being jailed - even for a brief time - would remind other voters of the chaos that has routinely followed Donald Trump.
Sun May 12 2024
Woman jailed 10 years, fined for splashing hot water at Down Syndrome man in apartment lift
Oo Saw Kee was also fined RM6,000 for causing grievous hurt to A. Solairaj by splashing hot water on him.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Unemployed man escapes the hangman's noose, jailed 32 years for murdering friend
The Court ordered the 55-year-old man to serve the jail sentence from the date of arrest on Jan 27, 2018.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Pakistan indicts jailed ex-PM Khan and wife on graft charges
Imran Khan has been in jail since August in connection with other cases, and has previously denied the allegations.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan votes via postal ballot, as Pakistanis flock to polling stations
Imran Khan was barred from contesting the election and his popular Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced a pre-poll widespread crackdown.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Pakistan votes amid polarisation, militant attacks and economic crisis
The main contests are expected to be between candidates backed by jailed ex-PM Imran Khan and the Pakistan Muslim League of Nawaz Sharif.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib considering new request for a full pardon - lawyer
Datuk Seri Najib Razak had his sentence halved by a pardons board chaired by Malaysia's king last week.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife, jailed for 14 years in graft case, his party says
Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan were each sentenced to 14 years in jail in a case related to illegal selling of state gifts.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Jailed Thai ex-PM Thaksin qualifies for parole next month
Thaksin Shinawatra qualifies for release on parole next month due to his age and health, a corrections department official said.
Wed Jan 17 2024